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(Photo courtesy of Wasatch Retractable Screens)
Out with the old-style screen door, in with retractable screens that virtually disappear when not in use. It’s the latest way to let the fresh air in and keep the pests out, whether on your sliding patio door, front door, French doors or windows. And there are no wheels to fall off or frames to bend out of shape.

The latest in screens, drop shades

Last updated Thursday, March 1, 2012 - 1:43pm

BOUNTIFUL — A custom-designed screen door that virtually disappears when not in use can add convenience and function to any home.

Wasatch Retractable Screens not only sells custom screens for all windows and doors but offers shades and awnings to help cool your patio or shade any other area where the sun’s glare may be a problem.

Dan Newbould, who is an owner/partner of the company with Jim Bryson, says of the drop shades:

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(Photo courtesy of Outlaw Coatings)
If you’re looking for a way to beautify your home, inside or out, without the cost of expensive traditional materials, you’ll want to check out Outlaw Coatings, where concrete can give you a high-end look at a low-end cost. From countertops to kitchen floors, you can add luster, durability and style.

Bringing concrete indoors, thinking beyond gray

Katie M. Ellis Standard-Examiner

Last updated Thursday, March 1, 2012 - 1:38pm

If you want to jazz up your home, inside or out, look no further than concrete. Russell Davis, owner of Outlaw Coatings in Willard, says concrete can give you a high-end look at a low-end cost, not only for your driveway or patio but also as basement flooring or for countertops.

Inside

Davis said there is a trend toward acid-stained concrete flooring in a basement.

“People get groundwater in their basement, so they pull the carpet out and put stain down,” he said.

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You can add warmth and elegance to any room in your home simply by adding or upgrading a fireplace. While wood-burning stoves and fireplaces are still popular, many people are moving toward gas fireplaces, which burn cleaner and eliminate the need to obtain and store a supply of wood. And Comfort Solutions offers custom woodwork, from mantles and surrounds to entertainment centers and tile.

A fireplace will bring warmth, beauty to a room

Rachel J. Trotter Standard-Examiner

Last updated Thursday, March 1, 2012 - 1:28pm

OGDEN — Josh Stephens thinks of his store as a one-stop shop of sorts when it comes to fireplaces — Comfort Solutions provides not only the fireplace, but every other thing to go with it and around it. The company also provides all services for heating and air-conditioning needs.

There are three main types of fireplaces — wood burning, gas burning and pellet stoves.

Comfort Solutions carries the Napolean brand, and they range in efficiency from 65 to about 90 percent. Stephens says the gas-burning stoves are definitely the most popular right now, and he often goes into older homes to replace their old wood-burning stoves with a gas insert. Gas also burns more cleanly than wood and is cleaner overall in the home.

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Last updated Monday, January 23, 2012 - 4:15pm

Hide your toilet tissue -- boldly

Designer Jonathan Adler is all about bringing style with a dash of whimsy to the home. So it's not surprising he would team up with Cottonelle to design covers for stashing that spare roll of toilet paper.

Adler, known for his pottery and home furnishings, introduced his first line of covers in August and recently unveiled his designs for a spring collection. The covers all have bold, modern designs.

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Last updated Tuesday, January 3, 2012 - 10:55am

Food: Cutie pies are the next trend

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Health: Why we're not cutting salt

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Last updated Tuesday, October 4, 2011 - 11:34am

Martha Stewart releases new holiday crafts book

The empress of haute homemade is out with a new book, "Martha Stewart's Handmade Holiday Crafts."

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Last updated Tuesday, June 21, 2011 - 9:20am

From desk to bed in an instant

The home-organizing company Org has introduced a bed that converts easily to a desk to save space.

A balancing mechanism lets you switch from bed to desk and vice versa without disturbing the bedding or the items on the desktop. The twin size takes up 82 inches by 44 inches of floor space.

The desk comes in a range of styles and finishes.

The desk needs to be installed by an Org dealer, and prices start around $3,000 installed. Dealers and more information on the bed are on Org's website, www.

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Last updated Tuesday, April 12, 2011 - 4:01am

New book answers pruning questions

Even seasoned gardeners can find themselves puzzled about pruning.

"The Pruning Answer Book" helps clear up the confusion.

The pocket-size book, by the late Lewis Hill and Penelope O'Sullivan, covers the basics such as what to prune when, what equipment to use, how to make the cuts and why pruning is beneficial.

Sections are devoted to different types of plants, and there's one on artistic pruning to create such forms as topiary and espalier.

A plant-by-plant pruning guide in the back of the book lets you find quick guidance on a particular tree, shrub or other plant.

"The Pruning Answer Book" is published by Storey Publishing and sells for $14.95.

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